Divine Consolance (a Legend of Dragoon fic)

Disc.: Sadly, this epically great game series will never be mine unless I can afford to buy the rights to it, which will never happen in this lifetime.

A/N: I feel very upset and angered that there are no fics on the site with the following yaoi pairing: DartxAlbert, and because of that I will write one of this pairing…hope I do a good enough job with them, I'll try to keep them as much in character as possible but if they seem a little out of it then I apologize in advance. So, here's the first chapter!

Summary: Set three years after the end of the original in game campaign, Dart is a mercenary for hire with no other purpose in life that he can cling to. One day, he goes to Deningrad to see about an escort job and ends up escorting home someone he never thought he'd encounter again after the final battle.

*"Talking"

*'Thoughts/Flashbacks/Memories'

*'Dragonspeak'

Ch.1- Reunion

The sky was dreary and grey, snow falling from the clouds that hung low over the horizon as people went about their daily routines. The world was, more or less, back to its' normal pace and there was no need to worry about the appearance of dragons, Winglies, or other kinds of savage beasts that would roam the world like they had years beforehand. Yes, everything and everyone was content with the peace that had settled over the various lands that made up said world…except for one man, he was unable to let peace fall over him like it had the rest of the world of Serdio.

That man was Dart Feld, one of the seven Dragoons and a hero the whole world over. Ever since the final battle with Melbu Frahma 3 years ago that claimed the lives of his best friends Shana and Rose, as well as that of his teacher Haschel, he was unable to let the heartache leave him. Even though he'd acquired and still held onto the power of Jumalik, The Divine Dragon, he still couldn't stop them from sacrificing themselves to stop Frahma and his father Zieg's hellbent madness from nearly destroying the world. When everything was over, what remained of his friends and the seven heroes wasn't even a godsend. Kongol had gone back to the Giganto's Homeland while Meru decided to become the Ambassador between the Human World and the Wingly Forest. Miranda went back to Mille Seseau and the Crystal Palace to resume her duties of protecting Teresa alongside her sisters.

After everyone had gone their separate ways, Dart had to hold funerals for those who had died. He also had to explain to Lavitz's mother what had happened to him, and he held her as she spent 3 hours crying in his arms as he also wept for his best friend. Even after 3 years, Dart still carried the guilt of having failed to save his friends from giving their lives to save the whole world. Nowadays, he was a mercenary for hire and was really good at his job. He took any kind of job available from escort jobs to assassination jobs and was paid extremely well for his efforts. Sighing, Dart ran a pale hand through his long blonde hair before getting up from the small fire in front of him. The blonde warrior put out the flames with some snow covered dirt as he heard the concerned voice of Jumalik in the back of his mind.

Dart and the Divine Dragon had become really good friends over the 3 years they spent together, the beast was a great confidant as well as a much needed source of advice whenever it was necessary.

'Dart, I know that everything is not alright with your heart…but you need to stop grieving and despairing over what you could've done to prevent your friends from dying and remember that they did it to save everyone, including you.'

'I know Jumalik, but I can't help feeling like I could've stopped my father had I been much stronger at the final battle.'

'Listen, stop agonizing over this…what's done is done and you can't change it no matter how much you try or wish to. Besides, I hear the voice of another Dragon nearby.'

'Which one?'

'Feyrbrand, the Green Tusked Dragon…and I'm sure you know what that means, don't you Dart?'

'Yes, Jumalik…but there's no possible way in all the Heavens and Wingly Cities that he could be anywhere near Deningrad.'

Jumalik knew full well whom Dart was referring to, it was his second great love…the Human King, Albert. When Lavitz was alive, Dart had discovered that his feelings for Shana were little more than brotherly towards the young girl and that they were very strong in regards to Lavitz. Both men figured out that they had romantic feelings for one another, but whereas Dart had all but fallen for the blonde soldier, Lavitz was confused about the nature of this love he had for the red clad blonde warrior and it scared him. He didn't want to hurt Dart, but before he had the chance to explain everything he was killed by Lloyd. Afterwards, Dart felt very bitter and angry towards Albert, but after nearly 4 years he'd allowed himself to fall in love with the Human King. When the final battle ended, Albert went back home to Basil and Dart disappeared from his life for what seemed to be eternity.

'Dart, if he is here in Mille Seseau…then you should tell him how you feel, let some of the weight fall off of your shoulders and move on with your life. Even if he doesn't return your feelings, at least you'll have managed to get it off of your chest before it ruins what's left of your life.'

'I suppose you're right, Jumalik…maybe it is time to let him know of my feelings for him, but how are you so sure that he's here in Mille Seseau?'

'I feel the energies of the Wind Dragon Feyrbrand, they're especially turbulent around the tavern in Deningrad…he's here, no doubt in my mind. Now then, let's get going…there may be a job posting in Deningrad that you can check on.'

Dart nodded at Jumalik and headed into the Crystal City, his mind set on a job as well as a confession.

(2 hours later)

Dart was walking through the fully repaired city of Deningrad, his eyes going to the bulletin board used by mercenaries and highwaymen. His blue orbs scanned the parchment and read what was written in black ink.

"Wanted: Mercenary of second class level or higher to escort an important man back to his homeland safely, will be paid handsomely upon completion of job. Meet with Julius in The Howling Wolf tavern with this flyer to discuss full details and acceptance of job."

Dart grabbed the flyer off of the board and headed to the aforementioned tavern, it was the same one he always frequented when it came to discussing jobs or assignments. He eventually found the tavern called 'The Howling Wolf', it was a very popular hangout for mercenaries like him…he spotted Julius drying some glasses with a soft white towel and took his usual seat at the counter, smiling slightly at the older man as he looked at Dart with a fatherly expression on his face.

"Hello Dart, how are you these days m'boy?"

"I could be better, but at least I'm still alive ya know?"

"Indeed I do, m'boy. So, what brings you by on this hideously dreary day m'boy?"

"I'm here about the escort job, since no one else is interested I'll take it."

"Well alright, but don't push yourself so hard or you'll end up in a pine box six feet under…wouldn't want that happening to a sweet little thing like you, m'boy."

Dart laughed lightly, Julius always had a way of making him feel better when he was depressed or upset.

"So, where is this important person that I'm gonna be escorting back home?"

"He's in the back room reading some books, I gave him a few to keep him occupied while he waited for someone to take the job and get him home safely."

"Thanks Julius, I appreciate you giving me this job."

"It's no trouble at all, m'boy. I'll see you in about 6 days?"

"Yeah, it should be about that long of an escort."

Dart got up and waved at the older man as he went into the back room. At first, he didn't see anyone until his eyes spotted a familiar head of long dirty blonde hair, the man's back turned to him as he kept reading a book settled between long, thin fingers that held both grace and elegance as they flipped through the pages like a soft breeze upon spring's first patch of grass.

"Excuse me, I'm here to escort you home to Basil."

The other blonde man turned and smiled at Dart, his hazel-honey eyes widening slightly as he saw who had taken the escort job.

"Well well, it's been nearly 4 years since last I laid eyes upon you Dart…even by my standards, that's much too long."

"Yeah, it sure is good to see you again too…I've come to take you home, Albert."

Both men smiled at each other, the job all but forgotten as they basked in the warmth of familiarity. Perhaps now, things would start to get better for the red clad blonde warrior, for the universe had presented him with a chance to make things better between himself and the King standing in front of him.

Dart could only hope that he wasn't too late in trying to do so.

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T.B.C.- So, they've met up again after almost 4 years…what will happen between them next? You must read on to find out!